Keep in mind that these are estimated costs and variables such as tuition and fees will vary greatly from year to year.

Make sure to visit the appropriate PA program website for the most up-to-date tuition, estimated costs, and fees. You can find detailed information on each school as well as links to its corresponding website on my companion website at www.paschoolfinder.com.

This table has been updated to reflect the most relevant 2017 PA School Program Tuition Data.

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To all Graduates of Foreign Medical Schools and others interested in PA programs in the United States:

After reading quite a number of questions about acceptance into PA programs a prevailing theme emerged. Many physicians stated that their interest in becoming PAs stems from dissatisfaction with the hours or volume of patients they are seeing in their own practices in their native countries. My suggestion is that you make a very honest, soul-searching assessment of what it is you are actually seeking.

If you have a prevailing feeling that your MD is a superior credential and that you will be functioning as an “MD Surrogate” in the US, then perhaps you don’t fully understand the concept of a PA/Supervising MD team. Every good PA knows very well our limits in scope of practice which have served us and our physician mentors very well for over 40 years. BUT WE AREN’T,AND NEVER WILL BE PHYSICIANS. Nor will you if you practice as a PA within your scope of practice.

You may also want to investigate why you believe that coming to the United States to become a PA will insure that your hours will be regular, predictable and better than what you have now. Your hours will depend completely on the medical practice or hospital which hires you. But expecting that as a PA you will have it easier than you have it as an MD may be a false expectation. Many PAs work very long, grueling hours in ERs, Critical Care, Hospitals, Public Health Facilities, Family Health Care Community Clinics and countless other fields in addition to volunteer work on their own time.

The person who inquired about coming to a US PA program because PAs in Canada are still new and not well respected might do well to step back for perspective. PAs in the US are the single most serially tested group of medical providers in the world. We are currently changing a decades old requirement for national board certification exams every six years to maintain our treasured “C” on our credential, indicating board certification. But if you look closely at the environment which mandated our test schedule it reveals that we have been regularly asked to “prove” our knowledge, skills and trustworthiness for those same decades. Each of us went through some version of facing the “newness” question about what is a PA and scrutiny and occasional rejection by physicians, nurses and patients. And most of us will tell you the struggle to prove ourselves is hard. And at one time it may have been necessary. But now, for most situations, when you join a medical practice, your patients already know what a PA is and how we function with their physicians.

In Canada, your PA profession, though in comparative infancy to the US, needs great people to choose it, build its competence and support its growth rather than abandon it and go to already proven territory. If you believe in rigorous academic and clinical training then wouldn’t you want to be in the vanguard in Canada demanding that rigor?

I treasure my life and work as a PA in California and Florida. Anyone fortunate enough to come here as an immigrant looking for opportunity to serve in the medical corps is warmly welcomed and will be honored by our ranks. But when you choose this path make sure you are seeing the good with the challenging,and accepting that part of being in medical care every place in the world demands a near total commitment of time and the humility to be comfortable caring for impoverished people, people of every cultural and ethnic background, just as you are doing wherever you currently live. Your challenges are the same as ours in that regard.

The United States PA programs are unparalled in preparing a work force to address the overwhelming problem of inadequate access to health care. But we may not be a panacea for overworked, over-scheduled and feeling unappreciated, at times.

Stephen, I wanted to give an update of one specific school; university of Northwestern’s YEARLY cost (strictly for tuition, disregarding boarding, books, equipment, ect.) is $43,143, for a total of $86,000+ just in tuition, opposed to the $43,309 tuition cost listed. What is the criteria/manner of which you are compiling the tuition information? I may be missing some important factors.

This is the most accurate list I’ve seen! There lot of lists online that either contain information that is too old to still be relevant or are lazily inaccurate. Keep up the good work! Us Pre-PAs highly appreciate it!

Its funny you say that, because I have just been updating this table over the last month along with my paschoolfinder.com website. I am up to Red Rock Community college so I am almost all the way to the end of the list 🙂 Thank you so much for the words of encouragement now I have the energy I need to get the job done!!!

I personally have a question about my overall GPA from undergraduate school. Assuming that a pre-pa student has a good science GPA but an awful undergrad GPA, what should s/he do? Would a postdoc be a better alternative or going back to my undergraduate to fulfill more courses? Undergrad belongs to the UC sister school.

HI THERE
FRIENDS I AM A PHYSICIAN WITH HUGE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, CANT GO FOR USMLE DUE TO HUGE GAP. BUT I AM LOOKING FOR P.A PROGRAM AND WANT TO KNOW FROM YOU FRIENDS WHERE CAN I GET P.A PROGRAM IN UNITED STATES WITH LEAST EXPENSE. MY ISSUE IS FINANCIAL LIMITATION.
I APPRECIATE FOR KIND HELP

Thanks Stephen. ..For sharing such a wonderful knowledge about this PA program ….I have done MD medicine Here from Indian medical college. …..but I m not satisfied with work culture and structure here in india… ……….as a specialist we work for 24 ×7…..but earning is less … so i want to join PA program in US and want to settle there… …how hard is it to prove your intention to Bcom PA after acquiring MD……to the visa officer…………do they like us to study and settle in USA .Bcoz I want fixed duty hours at the same time good salary ……..and exposure to all branches of medicine and surgery. ….

I have been receiving a lot of emails recently from MDs in India, so I can tell you are not alone in your feelings. The best thing to do is research some of the PA schools within the vicinity of where you will be living in the US and speak with them directly. Explain your experience and background and discuss what you would need to do to make a successful transition into a US PA school. Part of this is making sure all your prerequisite coursework transfers… Obviously you have enough medical experience. Some schools require you to pass certain exams such as the GRE and TOEFL regardless of your experience and training. So it is best to speak with a school representative or guidance counselor. Every school is different as well so I would be afraid to make a blanket statement and lead you astray. The PA profession is wonderful and we certainly need compassionate internationally trained medical practitioners to join our ranks!!

Hi Stephen, I am a dentist from India, am I eligible for the PA program in US ? According to WES ,my graduation is equivalent to a professional degree in US. I would be extremely thankful to know whether Denntists could become PA.
Thank you for your time.

Yes, anybody can become a PA in the United States as long as you have completed all the necessary prerequisites required by the school to where you are applying. You will have to make sure that all your credits transfer and that the schools to where you are applying do indeed accept international students. Some require you to take the TOEFL. The best thing to do is to do some research and reach out to several of the schools you are interested in and contact them directly. You can use my school search tool at http://www.paschoolfinder.com to find schools that accept international students that also fit your geographical preferences. Cross reference this with the PAEA PA school directory. You will also need to have shadowing experience and a solid understanding of the PA profession and our role in medical practice in the US.

I am a Canadian Citizen looking to apply to US PA school. Does non-resident fees apply to international student like canadians ? or is there a separate data on International fees ? I could not find any information regarding international fees. Can you please help me with that ?

This is a good question. I would suggest picking up the phone and contacting a few of the PA programs you are interested in. They will be able to give you a breakdown of cost and fees as an international applicant. This may vary from program to program as well.

To be completely honest, When I applied my most important determining factor was if I received an acceptance letter. Options are often reserved for those lucky enough to receive multiple acceptance letters. So if you are interested in a school apply, after you interview and meet the faculty you will have a pretty good feel for the program and the fit. Of course you will want to make sure a program has a good accreditation status – then you can weigh all the options – class size, location, cost, rotation opportunities, ranking, PANCE pass rates, student testimonials, etc. etc. But what often dictates your initial application decisions has less to do with all of this and more to do with prerequisite, GRE, and HCE requirements.

Just so everyone has the updated info, Nova Orlando’s tuition is $69,000 and some change for instate and out of state because it is a private college. Should be listed correctly on their website. The amount you have listed was the 2015 cost for base tuition for 1 year and also did not include the numerous charges main campus imposes.

Great site! I really appreciate the effort you put in to help prospecting PAs! I was wondering if you happen to know about any form of financial assistance that’s accessible to international students? As well as which schools would be the best for that?

I’m from Canada and, though we do have a few PA programs with a much more reasonable tuition, I don’t find them as advanced as the ones in the States let alone the lack of international recognition that comes with it. On top of that, PAs haven’t been introduced into Canada too long ago and have yet to be recognized and accepted in the health care field which results to low job prospects compared to the US.

I just want to make sure that I’m equipped with the best and able to perform my best upon (future) graduation (hopefully)!

Unfortunately there are many inaccuracies with this chart. I have an interview at the Medical University of South Carolina and for in-state students the cost of the first year alone is $25, 653 with the total being $59,653, not a total of $22,941, although I wish that were the case! Just from glancing, South University is incorrect as well.

Many PA schools intentionally obscure the tuition data on their website. Because of this, I am in the process of creating an annual questionnaire that will hopefully improve the accuracy of the data here and on my PA School Finder website. Thank you for giving me the updated numbers for Medical University. I hope that anyone who reads this post and sees an inaccuracy will leave a comment like yours, this will help ensure that the data here is as accurate and as up to date as possible.

Thanks so much for all of your great posts and for compiling this list! I’m pre-PA and I’ve found your website incredibly helpful over the course of the last year. Unfortunately, it seems like PA programs are raising their costs so quickly that it’s hard to even keep track – for instance, I started looking into programs last year and was planning to apply to Stonybrook, since it’s such a great program and one of the cheaper ones out there. I just visited Stonybrook’s website to double-check their current costs and by my calculations, out-of-state tuition now comes to $79,220. I used this website (http://healthtechnology.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/pa/elpa/admissions/financial) and their “Detailed and Per-Credit Rate Tables” for Physician Assistant, and added up tuition-only costs for 4 semesters full-time enrollment, plus 1 summer of 7 credits and 1 summer of 11 credits. Ouch. Other schools have gone up, too – for instance, Lock Haven is now ~$73K. Are there ANY affordable programs out there anymore? It doesn’t feel like it. Especially for those of us who live in states that lack schools offering in-state tuition. I am struggling to find any strong-looking programs in the Northeast (I currently live in MA) under $70K, and that’s before factoring in student fees, health insurance or housing. The costs seem overwhelming! I’m aware of the NHSC scholarships/loan repayment program, but those seem tough to count on getting. Open to any advice or tips anyone might have. Thanks again for your wonderful website!

You are absolutely right, tuition has tripled since I attended PA school and I feel like many schools are capitalizing on the increase demand. Unfortunately, it looks like interest rates on loans are about to go up as well. Can a person ever just get a break? 🙂 I was a NHSC scholarship recipient and since 2001 when I was awarded my scholarship they have actually made loan repayment more accessible to the masses (although the scholarship less so). This is an excellent option in my opinion and it is one that is underutilized. Also, PAs can qualify for loan forgiveness after 10 years, I mentioned that briefly here in a recent post regarding loan repayment. That article also has a list of options for repayment including links to scholarship programs that will be of some help. It is also good that you are shopping around. If you are willing to move for PA school it can be a great financial decision as well. The silver lining is that Physician Assistant pay has also gone up significantly since I graduated and this is making loan repayment much more manageable. Unfortunately, this has also resulted in PAs leaving primary care in favor of specialty practice which usually pays better, a sad consequence in my opinion.

I really appreciate all the time and effort you are putting into this website. I would like to know your opinion with something.. What are the possibilities to get a job with a bachelor in physician assistant vs having a masters. I’m still working on my biology major so I cannot make up my mind if going for the bachelor or for the masters. Thank you very much!

The sponsoring institution determines what credential will be awarded, but it is the medical board of each state that determines what constitutes eligibility for licensure to practice as a physician assistant. Currently, forty out of the fifty states did not mandate a specific credential requirement for licensure Ten states have laws with degree requirement specifications. Seven states (Arkansas, Connecticut, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia) have laws requiring a Baccalaureate degree to be eligible for licensure, two states (Mississippi and Ohio) have laws requiring a Master’s degree in a health related field, and one state (Missouri) has a law requiring a Master’s degree earned specifically from a PA program.

Other than this, if you hold the appropriate license for your state your degree type will make little to no difference when it comes time to job hunt. Employers have never asked me this question and to be honest, most probably aren’t even aware of the difference. They are focusing on “does she/he meet the requirements?” “Are you a good fit for the organization?” “Do you have experience within the job description”? etc. etc.

Here is the good news:

Effective September 1, 2010, all new programs applying for provisional accreditation were required to confer a graduate degree. All programs accredited prior to 2013 that did not confer a graduate degree must transition to awarding a graduate degree for students who matriculate after 2020.

You have to complete all the prerequisite coursework for the schools to which you are applying and gain the necessary health care experience (among all the other requirements). There are jobs for non-US residents as long as you have an appropriate Visa.

Most of these are the full cost of the program, but you need to confirm this with the PA program directly as these figures are tabulated from the online directory as well as the program websites and in my experience, it is not uncommon that they have them listed incorrectly.

It is like shopping for apples at the grocery store. Although you are comparing apples to apples there will always be a huge variation in prices. The question is: do you want a Granny Smith, a Red Delicious or do you prefer a Fuji?

It could be, it is listed as $36,000 on the PAEA Program Directory website. I tried to find a 2015 figure on the Butler website but I was hard-pressed to find a concrete number. Where did you get your figure? I will happily update it if this is the correct tuition.

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Margaryta, Pre-PA

Carly did an absolutely amazing job editing my essays. From my personal statement to my supplementals, she was thorough and methodically made them into stronger essays. I am glad I was able to work with her. With her edits, I am more confident about the essays I am submitting. I would gladly recommend her to anyone!

Jacob, PRE-PA

Sue is so incredibly kind! I needed so much help on cleaning up my personal statement and overall flow of the writing. She provided great insights and explanation.

Laila, Pre-PA

I just wanted to give you an update! So far I have had two interviews and been accepted to both! I have three more interviews scheduled as of right now, and still waiting to hear from a handful of schools. Thank you so much for all of your help with my essay!

Jennifer Bidwell, PA-S

Wanted to let you know how this application season was going for me so far.

I’ve had two interviews, still have at least three more scheduled, and I received my first acceptance last week.

Thank you again for your help!

M.S, Pre-PA

I worked closely with Duke and Sue for the revisions on my personal statement. They must have edited my original version half a dozen times before they felt it was good enough to send off and never made it seem like an inconvenience. They always responded to my e-mails within a 24-hour time frame but usually got back to me within a few hours. I am very pleased with how my personal statement turned out thanks to all of their time, ideas and direction. The service the PA Life provides is well worth the money spent!

Michelle Murphy, PA-S

I just wanted to reach out an let you that I actually got into PA school this year! Out of the 10 programs I applied to, 4 offered me interviews. The first interview wound up being my top choice and they offered me a spot. I accept and declined all my other interviews. So I am absolutely overjoyed!! I wanted to let you know though. Your editing and help, no doubt, helped me get through the initial phase. Thank you so much! I am truly grateful.

Deanna, Pre-PA

Duke really pushed me to write from the heart and explore my true reasons for applying to PA school. I was very pleased with the outcome. I haven’t yet received an interview, but my fingers are crossed!

Emily P. Pre-PA

Thank you for all of your help with my essay. You used my content, but refined it and made it more relatable. I believe due to your help I gained three interviews this cycle! I was accepted to two of the three schools and I will be going to the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston this May. Again, thank you for all of your help, it has definitely changed my life.

Lauren Clewley, PA-S

Sue was amazing! She was very quick at replying to my emails and looking over my paper and application. She was so helpful and has a way with words. I know I will continue to use her services throughout my application process!

Miranda, Pre-PA

I really appreciated Duke and his way of cutting out the unnecessary fluff in my essay. He was extremely helpful and helped steer me in the right direction to better my writing and make me a more competitive applicant. I am currently still applying to programs and will notify you guys once I get an invitation!

Ani S. Pre-PA

I’ve been telling everybody that I come into contact with about the incredible value of your service and that I directly attribute your editing as a reason I got into two schools this academic cycle and received 8 invitations to interview. All the best! Read more at http://www.thepaessay.com

Jeremy Cohen Pre-PA

Duke helped me write a great personal statement. I won’t know if I’ve been accepted to the program until Christmas/New Year’s, but I feel that it was worth every penny!

Alicia C. Pre-PA

Carly did a great job helping my personal statement flow from paragraph to paragraph. She truly helped me show throughout the essay why I wanted to become a PA. What I really appreciated was she explained why each change was made; comments and reasons which not only helped with this one time essay but for all my future essays as well. Definitely was worth it!

Kathleen, Pre-PA

I just wanted to let you know that I was accepted into PA school. I start at Albany Medical College in January! Thank you again for doing such an amazing job helping me with my essay…I think in the end it really carried my application.

Lindsey Porubcan PA-S

This is Tyler. I hope you remember helping me with my essay back in May. As promised, I wanted to update you with news of my PA school journey and I am excited to tell you that I was accepted to Stony Brook’s PA program!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH for helping me write an essay that was truly reflective of who I am as a candidate and as a person! It played a pivotal role in this whole nerve-racking process and has helped me achieve a major life goal. You are a godsend to Pre-PA students.

Tyler, PA-S

This service was invaluable – I felt decent about my essay, but it’s remarkably better. I appreciate the level of detail and courtesy even with my discounted rate. You guys are too great!

Taylor Hamstra, Pre-PA

Duke helped me with my essay and he was great! He really helped me fine tune my essay so it’s ready for submission and answered all of the question I had about small details in my essay. He was also great about responding to emails in a timely manner. I definitely recommend this personal statement review service to anyone who’s applying to PA school…even if it’s just as a final read-through before submitting it on their application.

Tyler J. Pre-PA

Susan did a fantastic job of editing my essay! She guided me and gave me suggestions for strengthening certain sections and equally took out weak parts. After I followed her recommendations, I really felt like I had an essay where every sentence mattered and reflected who I was. Thank you so much Susan for your help. I feel that I have a stronger essay because of your honest feedback and your help!

Patrick, Pre-PA

I am writing this because I wanted to share with you that I have been accepted to the University of Iowa PA program. I would like to once again thank you for your insight and guidance while writing my personal statement, it came at just the right time.

Eugene V.PA-S

I finally have amazing news. So first of all, in total, I was offered 13 interviews. I was just offered a seat at Nova Orlando! I am finally going to be a PA and a big part of that was from all of your help with my personal statement. So thank you very much for helping me succeed during this round.

Jennifer

Jennifer, PA-S

An amazing experience. Glad to have worked with Duke. He did his best, and it was very enjoyable.

Anand T. Pre-PA

I worked with Duke to edit and complete my essay. It was a terrific experience that I would recommend to everyone! Duke has an amazing ability to help you move things around and change it a little, while still making it feel like 100% your own work. We talked out every change we made, and we both conceded to each other in different places. He made extra time for me when I got stressed out about the deadline, and worked with me for a while each time we sat down. I paid $199 for this service, and I think that was the best bargain I ever got! I have been invited back to submit supplemental applications to some schools, and I will keep the team updated about my interviews. Thanks Duke!!!

Carly Bransky, Pre-PA

I am very happy with your service and would highly recommend it to any PA applicant. Duke helped me to put my thoughts in order and to make significant changes. My personal statement sounds great and seems easy and interesting to read now. He took a lot of time to explain his way of thinking and to understand what I am trying to say. Thank you so much for your help. I really appreciate what you are doing for others.

Olga N. Pre-PA

I am so happy to have gone through this editing process! I did not think you would take so much time to not only give me great feedback but also to edit and revise my paper like you did. I am so happy with my new revised paper and will definitely tell my friends!

Eric, Pre-PA

Just wanted to drop you a quick line to let you know that I got accepted to UC Davis, and have accepted their offer. I can’t thank you enough for your help through this process. I owe much credit to you and your amazing editing skills in helping me get in. With endless appreciation!

Jolene Duthie

Sue was awesome and ensured I received my edited version of the essay in a timely manner. The editing was above exceptional and exceeded my expectations. Thanks so much!! You guys are awesome!

HK, Pre-PA

I was so glad that I chose to have Duke look over my essay, he turned it from long, rambling, and scattered to a much more concise, well written essay. I really feel as though it represents me well! Duke always responded quickly and I felt as though I got a lot of value for the money. Thank you!

Jennifer B. Pre-PA

Susan did a fantastic job editing my essay! She guided me and gave me suggestions for strengthening certain sections and equally took out weak parts. After I followed her recommendations, I really felt like I had an essay where every sentence mattered and reflected who I was. Thank you so much Susan for your help. I feel that I have a stronger essay because of your honest feedback and your help!

Amanda Pre-PA

I must say, I originally thought I had a fairly strong statement. But after reading Sue’s comments/revision. The quality, structure, and overall flow of my statement was in fact leaps and bounds better than my original.

George, Pre-PA

The edit that I received from Sue was exactly what I was hoping for. She was able to tighten up my draft beyond my personal skill level and made edits that I was would have never thought to make. She has definitely made my personal statement stronger. Thank you, Sue!

Ethan, Pre-PA

Sue did an excellent job. Despite my sending a request just in time for a holiday, not only did she meet my deadline-she was early. She asked questions beyond the provided text, in an effort to gain deeper insight into me as a person. Her positive attitude and professional review help to ease my stressful anticipation. I am happy I sought her service! (Thanks, Sue)

Angela, Pre-PA

Sarah is the best! She gets me and puts all her efforts for my message to come across in a clear and concise way. Obviously, her editing skills are superb! But she also has a very sweet and pleasant way of being. I highly recommend Sarah and the PA Life Personal Statement Collaborative. I have not yet received an interview, but keeping my fingers crossed!

Raquel Poliwoda Pre-PA

Just wanted to let you know I got into UC Davis! I can not thank you enough for all your help!

Rachael Thomas, PA-S

I am extremely pleased with this service. It is exactly the kind of constructive criticism I was hoping to receive. I had my essay reviewed by “myparesources” and was not very satisfied with their general comments. Sue put a lot of time and effort and gave me concrete examples of how to change my essay for the better. I WILL recommend this service over all others. Thank you so much!

Joe, Pre-PA

Really helpful! Makes me feel confident.

Qui T. Pre-PA

This is just a great service overall, because not only is it an editing service, it is specific to the PA personal statement. Sue did a wonderful job editing my essay, and pointed out important flaws in it that I otherwise might not have noticed. Her edits highlighted the main points that I was trying to get across in a much better way than I had originally written. Overall, very satisfied with the results, and will have to keep you updated about the interviews. Thanks so much!

Sabrina L. Pre-PA

Sue Edmonson has been a great help in ensuring my personal statement made sense and fit what information I was trying to convey. Her ability to find the pertinent parts in an essay and gain more information about me to make the essay seem relative to my pursuits was truly a Godsend. Would recommend her and your company to others. Thanks!

Christopher Ohsie, Pre-PA

Your services have eased the stress and anxiety that results from guessing whether or not your essay contains the content that many PA programs are looking for. Your services were prompt and genuine. It is clear that you have the applicants success at heart. Thank you!

Madison Holtz

Duke and I worked really well together. Seeing my first draft in comparison to my final draft was like night and day. I really appreciate all the help!

Kenzi H. Pre-PA

I was extremely stressed out about writing my personal statement, and finally decided to search the internet for advice and assistance. I came across the personal statement editing service on the PA Life, and decided to give it a try. I received a response within a day, and my stress was instantly relieved. I worked personally with Duke to edit my statement, and he is a phenomenal writer. He didn’t change the content of my statement, but rather helped me tell my story in a way that is much more desirable! I cannot recommend this service enough to others seeking help on their personal statement. Duke was friendly, sincere, and definitely experienced! I felt 100% confident in his editing abilities, and we worked together the entire time so that we were both pleased with the results! Thanks again, Duke, for all of your help!

Chelsie W. Pre-PA

I wanted to let you know how this application season was going for me so far.

I’ve had two interviews, still have at least three more scheduled, and I received my first acceptance last week.

Thank you again for your help!

Nancy Peterson, Pre-PA

I just want to let you know I got into the pa program! I want to give you a huge thank you for helping me nail the interview and make a great essay. Thank you, x 100,000!

Rachel J, Pre-PA

Dear Lisa,

Thank you so much for your help with my statement. The process was everything I could have wanted and more. You were wonderful to work with and I appreciate very much how you were able to connect to my personal experiences and combine that with the traits that you know make a statement successful. I have applied to my first two PA schools and I owe a big part of that to you!

Once again, Thank you very much!

Louis T. Pre-PA

I was at a point where I kept reading my essay over and over again and not knowing what to change. After Sue looked over and thoroughly edited the essay, I had a completely new focus! I knew exactly what to tweak and her service really cleared up any uncertainty I had with my essay. I’m now much more confident as I finish up my CASPA applications!

Julia Spalding, Pre-PA

Sue did a wonderful job. I know this is an extremely busy time of year as CASPA is accepting applications and Sue was great about responding to my initial submission and getting back to me. She provided thoughtful feedback and quality editing. Fingers crossed for an acceptance to PA school!

I owe you a lot! Thank you so much for helping me in this important process. God bless you.

Catalina, Pre-PA

I have never used a service like this before. All I can say is that I wish I had discovered it sooner 😀

Rebecca G. PA-S

Mr. Pasquini was very patient, accommodating and direct in his editing/advice. He was honest, in a way that I needed due to the importance of the letter. I even picked up a few tips to enhance my writing from our meetings. Great experience and will definitely recommend him to others!